Room Leader

Beechwood Primary School, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 9RD

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  23 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teaching assistant
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £23,840.00 - £25,883.00 Annually (Actual)

Room Leader job summary

Pay scale: L5 Scale Point 15 - Point 20

Salary: £23,840 - £25,883 per annum

30 hours 30 minutes per week 8.30 - 4pm Monday, Thursday & Friday (plus 2 after school meetings per week which finish at 4.30pm or 4.45pm on Tuesdays & Wednesdays)

Term time only plus 5 days (39 weeks per year)

Beechwood is a 4 form entry primary school in the Leagrave area of Luton.

We are seeking a capable, reliable and highly motivated Room Leader with sound literacy and numeracy skills for our in-house provision space. In this role, you will champion the learning and developmental needs of individuals and groups of children across both indoor and outdoor environments, including providing crucial lunchtime support and assisting with intimate care as required. Working under the direct guidance of the SENDCo, you will specialise in supporting high-needs pupils and 1:1 individuals through a bespoke sensory curriculum.

Your day to day responsibilities will include

• Targeted Interventions: Delivering intensive interactions, running Attention Autism activities and setting up daily sensory circuits to support children with their emotional and physical regulation
• Curriculum & Planning: Setting up engaging learning activities that directly follow the children’s interests and individual targets, while actively contributing to Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and Education, Heath and Care Plans (EHCPs)
• Partnership with Parents: Serving as a primary point of contact by confidently communicating children’s progress, triumphs and daily care needs with parents at drop-off and pick-up times

Details on how to apply can be found on the school website www.beechwoodprimary.org.uk or on MyNewTerm.com

Closing date is Midday Tuesday 23rd June 2026

Interviews to be held week beginning Monday 29th June 2026

Beechwood Primary School

Linden Road

Luton, LU4 9RD

Tel No. 01582 518400

Email: c.finneran@beechwoodprimary.org.uk

CVs will not be accepted for any posts based in schools.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure Barring Service.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

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Commitment to safeguarding

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Beechwood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 871 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Beechwood Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/beechwood-primary-school-luton

Beechwood is a thriving 4 form entry multi-cultural school in Leagrave, Luton with “a calm, open and respectful atmosphere” where “the behaviour of pupils is good” (Ofsted 2017).

We have enthusiastic pupils, supportive parents and governors and a committed hard-working staff. If you are looking to work in a school where you are supported and encouraged and where you will receive excellent induction and on-going training, then Beechwood is the school for you.

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